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News from Around the A-League
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News bits dug up or provided by:    Allison Andrews, Aaron Propes, John Zukas, & Dan Barnes

Previous News from Around the A-League
2002
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2001
 Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr  |  May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
2000
 Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr  |  May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
1999
 Dec
 

   Impact faces Kickers

   Niki Budalic scores twice as Lynx beat Storm 6-0 in A-League play

   The Rant: From the cheap seats, P-I writers and editors get a few things off their chests

   Preview: Sounders vs. Toronto

   Capsule preview: Toronto Lynx at Sounders

   Richmond Kickers At Montreal Impact

   Hudock, Jones named to A-League Team of Week

   Lynx put paws to sorry Storm

   Sucevic & Co. have blank look these days

   'Beautiful' stadium opens

   Seahawks stadium: Sounders open stadium with soccer victory

   Calgary beats Indiana 3-0 for first just second win of A-League season

   Sounders christen Seahawks Stadium before 25,515

   New stadium gets kick-start

   Rhinos do just enough

   Return crowds Rhino's roster

   Junior Rhinos win national title

   Henderson lifts Kickers

   Mariners suffer eighth one-goal loss

   By gosh, it's Bosch

   Sounders seek return to glory on new turf

   Rampage's play upsets Sucevic

   Patriots heed coach's plea, top Cincinnati in home match

   Battery shuts down Silverbacks - BATTERY 2, SILVERBACKS 0

   BATTERY 2, SILVERBACKS 0: Late flurry ends scoring drought

   Rowland scores winner as Montreal edges Rochester 2-1 in OT

   Sounders will break in new stadium

   Rhinos take 'Raging' too seriously

   Rhinos, Wizards continue to trade stinging insults

   Montreal wins in OT

   Minnesota blanks Riverhounds, 3-0

   Lynx blow opportunity

   Rowland scores winner for Impact

   Fedeski leads way for Rampage

   Patriots begin playoff push tonight

   BATTERY 0, SILVERBACKS 0

   Impact hunting Rhinos

   Franks felled in 1-0 win over Cincinnati

   Sounders back in A-League playoffs

   Players and kids gain double payoff

   Wizards' Gutierrez considers suit

   Soccer stadium money 'ready to go'

   Kickers Soccer Notes [7/26]

   PORTLAND 2, CINCINNATI 0

   Hounds travel to Minnesota to take on Thunder

   Milwaukee to host visit from Kansas City

   Battery resumes playing A-list foes

   Impact fans leave happy

   Soccer teams luring buyers

   Korol signs deal with Rhinos

   Timbers are home tonight vs. Cincinnati

   Impact sink Mariners

   Montreal's quick start puts Mariners in a bind

   SOUNDERS 1 PATRIOTS 0

   Vallow to rescue in Rhinos victory

   Ask Mr. Soccer

   Rewarding recast

   Marques makes most of chances

   Capsule preview: Seattle at El Paso

   Rhinos won't be caught unaware by Eagles

   K.C. Wizards file report on melee with Rhinos

   Patriots face league-leading Seattle after 5-game road excursion

   Franks can be fast, feisty

   Thomas scores winner in dying seconds as the Lynx beat the Eagles 3-2

   Forward Amani-Dove agrees to deal with Rhinos

   Lynx jinx strikes again as storm scares crowd

   Rampage, Patriots rumble

   Patriots fall to Milwaukee

   Battery prevails over Puebla in physical match; Battery 2, Puebla 1

   Martinez's marker lifts Patriots in OT

   Brooks' goals, Larson's shutout guide Mariners to fourth win

   El Paso beats Thunder in overtime

   Portland 'tender keeps Storm at bay

   Missed opportunities costly in Kickers' loss

   Hounds pick up important win

   Hounds prevail despite absences

   Blast don't take advantage of opportunities in loss

   Revenge powers Sounders

   Sounders fell Timbers 2-1

   Rhinos would like to pick up Korol

   Kickers Notes [7/20]

   SEATTLE 2, PORTLAND 1

   Time running out for Hounds

   Lynx defeat Whitecaps

   Rampage beats Silverbacks, but loses big

   No pressure on Battery against Puebla

   Mariners suffer wet 1-0 loss to Richmond

   Sounders strive to forget heartbreak, focus on Timbers

   Capsule preview: Portland at Seattle

   Rhinos' Wilson denies he used a racial remark

   Richmond Kickers at Hampton Roads Mariners

   Timbers expect rough time in Seattle

   Preview: Atlanta Silverbacks at Rampage

   The goalkeeper from out of nowhere

   Charleston suffers heartbreaking loss in U.S. Open Cup; Rapids 1, Battery 0

   Silverbacks give MLS foe a scare

   Rampage stuffs out the Fire

   Soccer: Galaxy 4, Thunder 0

   Bum deal: Thunder uses unique ad placement

   Impact defeat Whitecaps

   Crew shuts out Kickers

   Wizards stun Rhinos 3-2 in OT

   Emotions boil at Open Cup match's end

   'Quakes unshakeable against Sounders

   'Quakes top Sounders

   Impact has 'Caps all wet

   Rapids coach savors return

   Wizards beat Rochester 3-2 in overtime thriller in U.S. Open Cup game

   Wizards look to win third round game in U.S. Open Cup

   Rhinos even playing field vs. Wizards

   Rhinos confident, experienced

   Opportunity knocks for Sounders in MLS matchup

   Sounders capsule preview: San Jose at Seattle

   Sounders have no fear of 'Quakes

   Soccer: Bringing their `A' game; Sounders ready for MLS champions

   Bring your A-game

   Major matchup for Silverbacks

   Rapids scratch heads to find winning formula

   Stellar goalkeeping can't prevent Mariners loss

   Rampage to face star duo

   Preview: Fire at Rampage

   Richmond Kickers at Columbus Crew

   Battery doesn't feel inferior against MLS

   Eagles find spark in draw against Mexican squad

   Mariners will sink or swim with another new keeper

   Wolyniec's loyalties divided

   Rochester - U.S. Open soccer game at a glance

   Star goalkeeper leads K.C. team against Rhinos

   Dagnago sparks Blast to win

   Lynx Devour Rhinos to Earn the Weekend Split

   Mariners blame refs for loss to Atlanta

   Calgary Storm fall to 1-14 after 3-0 loss to Seattle in A-League soccer

   Riverhounds surrender lead, fall to Charlotte, 3-2, in OT

   Hounds drop fourth straight

   Time is right for Rhinos' win

   Names in the News

   Suarez, Steenkamp score as Rochester beats Toronto 2-0

   Rampage ties Thunder

   Hirschfeld heading to London

   Mariners get rare gift from Richmond in goalkeeper loan

   Preview: Rampage vs. Thunder

   At a glance: Riverhounds vs. Charlotte Eagles

   Kickers sharpshooter trying to find the range

   Kickers blast division leader

   Playmaking name of his game

   Sounders blank Calgary to improve to 6-0 at home

   Stingy Sounders smother Calgary with defense

   Sounders find new ground: Schmetzer's crew breaks in turf, enjoys confines of Hawk Stadium

   Soccer sensations

   Sounders far from content

   Sounders' practice is an eye-opener at new venue

   Battery, Kickers deadlock

   PORTLAND 2, CALGARY 1

   Tragedy tempers Sancho

   Eagles to play exhibition against MLS affiliate

   Voyageurs Announce Inauguration Of The Voyageurs Cup

   New soccer-only stadium for 'Hounds rejected

   Impact blanks Rhinos

   Sebrango handles the scoring for Impact

   Cup has not run over for Sounders

   Opponents can't beat Sounders' new system

   Rhinos, Impact rivalry heats up

   A-League effort by ownership charges Battery; Money matters for division leader

   Soccer interest grows in 'remarkable' style

   Battery faces Kickers in Richmond

   Riverhounds fire Haaskivi as coach and GM

   Stadium delay Chapter III

   Riverhounds fire Haaskivi

   Riverhounds unleash Haaskivi

   Rampage fails to seal the deal in Charlotte

   Tie uplifting for slumping Eagles

   Kickers, Lynx play to draw

   Battery's winning streak snapped in shutout loss; Rampage 1, Battery 0

   Patriots frustrated in 1-1 tie

   Hectic finish gives Mariners first home win this season

   Preview: Rampage vs. Eagles

   Toronto 'keeper Zagar has third shutout of season as Lynx tie Kickers 0-0

   Raging Rhinos defeat Impact

   Rhinos win another in overtime

   Ka-Ching! Sounder cashes in twice in win

   Raging Rhinos stomp Impact in overtime

   Impact in tough against Rhinos

   Sawatzky has Sounders on top

   Game preview: Indiana Blast at Seattle

   Rhinos rekindle rivalry against familiar Impact

   Riverhawks defeat Lynx

   Rampage at Battery

   Dream stadium still just that

   Patriots aim to keep streak alive at home

   Battery looks to extend win streak to 13

   Lynx Unbeaten Streak Snapped

   Sounders shut out Thunder

   Sounders get a helping goal in 3-0 victory

   More Rhinos magic

   Penfield's Mercik settles in Cincy

   PORTLAND 4, INDIANA 1

   Riverhawks defeat Impact

   Mariners fall to Charleston, play in Atlanta next

   Richmond Kickers At Rochester Raging Rhinos

   Junior Rhinos take title

   Depth, defense fuel Battery's charge

   Storm change coach

   Blast try to sell soccer in land of hoop dreams

   Frustrated striker goes down fighting

Many Thanks to News Digger John Zukas who scours up the vast majority of the news links during the year.